The Federal Evoluzion ST 1 is an economy ultra high performance summer tire with owner praise for dry grip, low noise and value. Independent tests are much less favorable about handling, wet braking and aquaplaning resistance.
The quick answer
Owners say79%from 29 owner reviews81% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesComfort, DryWetRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated September 2025.
How good is the Federal Evoluzion ST 1 in the wet?
Across the 5 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Federal Evoluzion ST 1 stops 14.4% longer than premium rivals, 6.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 0.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 36/100, and owners rate it 7/10 in the wet from 29 reviews.
How good is the Federal Evoluzion ST 1 in the dry?
Across the 5 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Federal Evoluzion ST 1 stops 4.5% longer than premium rivals, 0.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 2.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 57/100, and owners rate it 8.5/10 in the dry from 29 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Federal Evoluzion ST 1?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Federal Evoluzion ST 1's rolling resistance is level with premium rivals, 0.4% higher than mid-range rivals and 2.7% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Federal Evoluzion ST 1 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Federal Evoluzion ST 1 is expected to last around 17,333 miles (27,895 km).
What do owners say about the Federal Evoluzion ST 1?
Across 29 owner ratings the Federal Evoluzion ST 1 averages 79%. Owners rate Comfort highest at 8.5 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 7. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 88% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Federal Evoluzion ST 1(8)
What is the Federal Evoluzion ST 1's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Federal Evoluzion ST 1 most commonly carries EU label ratings of B for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Federal Evoluzion ST 1?
Owners rate the Federal Evoluzion ST 1 8.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 26 reviews.
How well do the Federal Evoluzion ST 1 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Federal Evoluzion ST 1 7.7 out of 10 for wear across 26 reviews. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Federal Evoluzion ST 1 again?
81% of owners say they would buy the Federal Evoluzion ST 1 again, based on the 27 owner reviews that answered the question. 37% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Federal Evoluzion ST 1's dry grip?
Of the 24 owner reviews analyzed for the Federal Evoluzion ST 1, 17 mention dry grip: 17 praise it (strong dry grip) and 0 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Dry grip was fantastic, I never found their limits". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Federal Evoluzion ST 1's road noise?
Of the 24 owner reviews analyzed for the Federal Evoluzion ST 1, 12 mention road noise: 10 praise it (quiet) and 2 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "Plenty of dry grip in a 245 tire and very little road noise for a performance tire". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Federal Evoluzion ST 1's dry handling?
Of the 24 owner reviews analyzed for the Federal Evoluzion ST 1, 10 mention dry handling: 8 praise it (sharp dry handling) and 2 criticise it (vague dry handling). One owner wrote: "One of the most predictable and accurate I've ever tried". Read those reviews
What sizes does the Federal Evoluzion ST 1 come in?
The Federal Evoluzion ST 1 is available in 78 sizes, ranging from 195-285/30-65 R15-20.
Questions and Answers for the Federal Evoluzion ST 1
Can you tell me what tire pressure to run for the track for Mustang
January 27, 2022
Tire pressures are vehicle specific so we recommended you start around what your manufacturer recommends HOT, so you will need to warm the tires up then drop the pressures.
Dry grip is the clearest strength of the Federal Evoluzion ST 1, with 17 favorable mentions and no criticism, while handling, low noise and value also earn more praise than complaints. Wet grip is generally liked, with eight positive comments against one negative, although some owners are more cautious about pushing it in rain. Steering feel is the main recurring reservation, criticised by four owners, roughly one in six, against one favorable account. Established-use reports mostly favor wear, but one end-of-life review describes short service. One owner's follow-up remains positive about dry performance and life but notes reduced wet grip, an individual experience rather than a common ageing pattern. Nearly half of the 26 reviews are initial impressions.
What owners mention most counted across 24 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 29 ratings
Owner score79%
Comfort85%
Dry Grip85%
Handling81%
Wear77%
Road Feedback73%
Wet Grip70%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 73%
“I ran a set of the Evoluzion ST1s on my '96 Impreza coupe - I was just looking for an inexpensive, capable summer tire for daily driver duties and some fun on the back roads. I got exactly what I wanted. Dry grip was...”
“I just pulled off a set of work and very hard Yokohama AD0R Neova 215/40 as it rains alot here and i was nearly falling off the freeway above 100kph in a straight line. My car is an Abarth 595 Competizione with fully...”
“Following my initial 5K miles review, I have to say that these tires are an excellent choice at this price point, which is almost 50% lower than premium brands cost. After 30K miles, these tires perform still very well...”
I bought these tires, because they were really cheap - new, but old DOT for 220€ for 4 and still testing tire wear on the car and having fun. For 3k miles on a 490hp RWD car they have handled OK.
Tire wear is barely visible.
Dry grip at the front axle is good, it is handling the corners well. Dry stopping is surprisingly good.
Dry grip at the rear axle is doubtful - most probably due to the power of the car. The good thing is that they have good progressiveness- will be good rear tires for a drift or track sessions.
Can't comment on the wet grip, as I'm still extremely cautious in wet conditions. Sidewalls are stiff, so no issues with potholes. Balanced with no problems. Probably 85% dry grip and 80% wet grip of premium tire. I would advise on buying them if you need tire for fun, trackdays or cars that go fast through tire sets. If you want something safe in all conditions - go for some midclass tires at least.
I ran a set of the Evoluzion ST1s on my '96 Impreza coupe - I was just looking for an inexpensive, capable summer tire for daily driver duties and some fun on the back roads. I got exactly what I wanted. Dry grip was fantastic, I never found their limits despite being quite aggressive when it comes to attacking entertaining on/off-ramps or a windy road. I was *very* surprised to see the "2022 Tire Reviews UUHP Summer Tire Test" rate the tires so poorly, as that doesn't match my impression of them at all.
My only complaint about the tires was that they didn't last long at all. I suppose miles/dollar wasn't too bad, but for a lightweight car doing a mix of highway and around town driving I would have expected better life. Despite that, I would've bought another set, but I couldn't find them in the US in my size, so I'll be trying a different tire on the car this year.
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Following my initial 5K miles review, I have to say that these tires are an excellent choice at this price point, which is almost 50% lower than premium brands cost. After 30K miles, these tires perform still very well on dry with a notable drop in wet performance, but with easy-going driving, they can last for 5-10K miles more. The stiff sidewall (because of extra load) helps hard cornering without losing much comfort, the perfect balance between handling and comfort from my experience. In general, these tires have good breaking, comfort, and wear performance with focus on sporty driving at the expense of wet performance especially when they have not been warmed.
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I bought these over three years ago to put on my Subaru legacy wr ltd. I did a fair bit of research on these at the time and was a choice between these and Uniroyal Rainsports. The federal evolution St1 more that lived up to the review and test results posted here on tirereviews.com
So 3years on and lots of ,ahem, "spirited" driving, the tires actually still look new.lots of thread left( these are a harder compound than equivalent tires) unfortunately one tire has a small bubble on the sidewall ( due to a horrific pothole) so I'm going replace them with the exact same tire.
The performance in the wet really surprised me- bear in mind my car is symmetrical all wheel drive - dry weather, tires are better than most ,road noise is not an issue,quite quiet.
Prices vary, so check around.
A great tire at a very reasonable price.
For the money, these are hands down the best tires I've ever used. Half the price of something like a Pilot Sport 4 for at least 80% of the performance, which for most road cars is way more than enough grip. Plenty of dry grip in a 245 tire and very little road noise for a performance tire.
Wet grip is where I notice the biggest difference between these and a top spec, expensive tire. It's more than enough for how you should be driving in the wet, just don't expect to go to a wet track day and push it to the limit.
All-in-all though, good grip wet and dry if a little unpredictable at the limit.
Can't speak to wear but who cares how long they last when they're this cheap. Chuck a fresh set on every year and it still won't break the bank. Can't recommend enough.
I was recommended these by a friend and I was not disappointed. I don't race my car, but I like to corner hard and accelerate hard. These were almost half the price of Michelin PS4 in Australia. The tire is very controllable and you have to work hard to make it lose traction, main buying point for me was performance and longevity.
Not very noisy, good grip, even in the wet. Amazing tire for the price.
Would not replace Michelin PS4 or some Continentals with them, but would definitely consider these when choosing between Kumho, Hankook, Vredestein and other tires in the price range.
I bought these tires because they were really inexpensive and I had a spare set of wheels. I use them for daily driving, but also on track. They aren't the fastest tire, but they do behave predictably when pushed hard. They have good (loud) audible feedback, which is useful in a track tire. Having slightly less grip on a track tire is actually more fun for me and also less physically taxing (my car has stock belts and seat). So even though I have faster tires, I think these are more fun. I would buy them again if I found them for the same low price.
